grammatjr

I had thought about something like this, but really need it out of a certain fabric to match the quilt top. Great idea though! Thanks. I may just need get my grandkids busy helping me! LOL

grammatjr

I like that comparison! Ha, ha.

Jeanne S

I don't think cookie cutters would be sharp enough or hard enough to cut through fabric.

grammatjr

ooo - look what I just found! haven't read it all yet.....

http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-cutting-dies/

grammatjr

And:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4613134_die-cutter.html
http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/2013/06/5988/

mckwilter

Do you have a friend who has an AccuQuilt? You could do what I did and purchase the die, then gave it to her as a thank you. I know that if I ever want to make another Dresden plate quilt, she has the die and I won't have to cut the blades by hand.

Boston1954

I traced around one shaped like a doggie bone, but I do not think it would cut into fabric the way you want. You are probably better off cutting around them with sharp scissors.

Mrs Shak

Check with a LQS, they may be able to help. I know one near me has the Accuquilt and for a charge will cut any fabric for you.

joyce blint

Check eBay. I've seen butterfly fabric cutouts there before.

grammatjr

That is a good idea! I will call around.

I had thought of buying a die to give to a friend, but I can't afford $50-$75 for a one time "extra" on a quilt.

I must use fabric I have, otherwise I would love to buy some of those precuts from Keepsake Quilting etc.